FEB 8
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SIMPLY GREENS.
EAT. 88/100
500 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 8, 2018 · passed
9 of 12 inspections passed, with 4 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
36
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Apr 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Observed potentially hazardous foods, chopped lettuce, cooked chicken, etc. stored in front reach-in cooler as well as rear reach-in coolers without labels or dates. Informed manager that all items that are stored in cooler over 12 hours, must have labels and or dates. Instructed manager to provide dates and labels.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed exterior surface of 2-door True refrigerator unit in basement dry storage area with excessive food debris buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
JUN 62017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Found rear wall next to cooler with excessive dirt build up. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed 2 food handlers in front prep without proper hair restraints. All food handlers must have proper hair restraints (hat, hair net, etc.) while in prep areas. Must maintain same.
APR 52016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED TONGS, AND SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS AND FORKS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TONGS AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF ICE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND GRIT ON THE UNDER SIDE OF THE FRONT SALAD TOPPINGS COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 302016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 30
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54 DEGREES, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ALSO AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. THE COOLER WAS TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: EGGS, 54 DEGREES, 2LBS/$5; GARBANZO BEANS, 70 DEGREES, 1/2LB/$4; CORN, 59 DEGREES, 1/2LB/$3. THE OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE AFOREMENTIONED PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED TONGS, AND SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS AND FORKS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TONGS AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF ICE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE SALAD COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND GRIT ON THE UNDER SIDE OF THE FRONT SALAD TOPPINGS COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PAINT IS CHIPPING ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE.
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APR 82015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER SOURCE.
MAR 172015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER SOURCE.
MAR 102015FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2015
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1199642 ON 12/08/2014 NOT CORRECTED. (32)TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER SOURCE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
DEC 82014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DIRTY EXTERIOR OF ALL THE REAR COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE FRONT TWO DOOR COOLERS (2).
MAR 282014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE PANINI GRILL AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR PREP TABLE AND THE HAND SINK.
APR 162013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 16
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN BROKEN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA A REACH IN COOLER WITH THE INTERNAL(AIR TEMP) OF 52.3F.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMP SUCH AS 36(1GAL)ASSORTED DRESSING LABEL "MUST REFRIGERATE" AT INTERNAL TEMP OF 51.8F, ALSO 5LBS OF FROZEN CORN AND 4LBS OF FROZEN PEAS AT INTERNAL TEMP OF 50.8 TOTAL COST $375.00 ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARD AND DENATURED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN BROKEN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE COMPACTOR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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